

Best for advanced divers, 30-44m, boat entry, mild current.
The John Gilmore is a deep wreck resting upright on a sandy seabed off the Istrian coast. With depths ranging from 30 to 44 metres, this site requires advanced diving skills and precise buoyancy control. Visibility typically spans 15 to 25 metres, allowing divers to view the hull profile clearly. The structure is colonised by sponges and provides habitat for scorpionfish, conger eels, nudibranchs, and California spiny lobster, while schools of bogues frequent the superstructure. Access is by boat only, and divers should be aware of the risk of entanglement when exploring the wreckage. Mild currents generally prevail, though the depth necessitates careful gas management throughout the dive.
44.50210, 13.37190
Despite the open water certification listed, the 44-metre maximum depth pushes into advanced and deep-diving territory, so an Advanced Open Water or Deep Specialty is strongly advisable before booking a berth. Confirm current boat operators and any permit requirements locally before planning your visit, as facilities are not fixed at this site.
Accessible by boat from Pula or Rovinj.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30-44m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-18°C
Current
Mild
Divers can observe sponges colonising the wreck, along with scorpionfish, conger eels, nudibranchs, California spiny lobster, and schools of bogues.
No, this is an advanced dive. Due to the 44-metre maximum depth, an Advanced Open Water or Deep Specialty certification is strongly advisable.
The wreck sits in depths ranging from 30 to 44 metres.
No, the site is only accessible by boat.
The main hazards are the significant depth and the risk of entanglement within the wreckage. Divers must maintain strict buoyancy control.
Diving at Wreck John Gilmore in Pula requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Wreck John Gilmore in Pula. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 18°C.
Wreck John Gilmore in Pula typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Wreck John Gilmore in Pula typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.